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Have you considered the inverse? That perhaps people find it very worthwhile to talk to you? Any way, thanks for explaining. You live your life the way that wor
by orng 12y ago
Have you considered the inverse? That perhaps people find it very worthwhile to talk to you? Any way, thanks for explaining. You live your life the way that works best for you:)
- Kalium 12y agoBully for them. Why might I wish to indulge them? I have limited quantities of time and energy, and sometimes I have things I want to do besides indulge the whims of randomly selected strangers. Which is to say yes, I have considered that. And I'm pleased to have brought you an alternative perspective.
- run4yourlives2 12y agoYou probably won't understand where I'm coming from here, but I'll say it anyway, since that's the type of person I happen to be: There is a fine line between using rational and reasoned thought to explain an unpopular way of thinking and using it to simply disguse being an asshole. My guess from reading your comments is that this isn't something that is really important to you, which is perfectly valid of course. As an introvert that hates conversation myself, particularly small talk, I've come to realize that life is infinitely more enjoyable when you are aware of what side of the line people are placing you on at any given time.
- Kalium 12y agoOne of the things I've learned is that "asshole" is basically a stand-in for a host of social norms. Thus, "being an asshole" is not complying with someone else's idea of social norms. I'm generally aware of where I stand, but isn't always the same as wanting to be on the polite-and-not-an-asshole side.